A$AP Rocky Talks Working With Denzel Washington in New Film Highest 2 Lowest
Many actors dream about working alongside Denzel Washington, for A$AP Rocky, that’s become a reality.
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In an interview with Variety on May 6, the rapper shared his experience working alongside the 70-year-old actor in Spike Lee’s new film Highest 2 Lowest. Furthermore, the artist explained he wasn’t nervous during filming and instead felt ready.
“I’m not gonna waste [anybody’s] time. This is what I do, this is the same approach you would take to making an album, directing, or designing anything,” Rocky added. “You’ve got to give it your all.”
He claimed working with Washington was a dream come true. “But trust me, it was difficult to not fan the f**k out every millisecond of the f**king duration,” the singer continued. “I’m always [going to] be a student and a fan of certain people, and I’m always going to give them their flowers.”
The artist shared, “I’m never going to be too big to be able to say that I had to hold my composure from not fanning out.” In Lee’s remake of the Akira Kurosawa crime drama High and Low, the musician portrays an aspiring rapper, Young Felon, attempting to be noticed by a music mogul portrayed by Washington.
The first trailer features the Academy Award-winning actor delivering a monologue about the highs and lows associated with success. The teaser also gives fans a sneak peek at Jeffrey Wright and Ilfenesh Hadera’s characters, who round out the cast.
A$AP Rocky stars alongside Denzel Washington in 'Highest 2 Lowest,' Spike Lee's next film. pic.twitter.com/D9CFXurzxR
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Rocky described his experience auditioning for the role of Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise’s 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story. He tried out for the role but claimed his performance “was trash that day.”
“My man Childish Gambino [Donald Glover] was a way better Lando than I would’ve provided at the time,” he added. “I think he looked a little more like [Billy Dee Williams] than me.” The “Sundress” singer mentioned he is always open to auditioning for another role in the beloved film franchise.
Highest 2 Lowest hits select theaters on August 22. Watch the teaser trailer below.
